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Gordon Moore, Intel Co-Founder Who Coined Chip Rule, Dies at 94
24Mar By Jobber WikiNo Comments
Technology

Gordon Moore, Intel Co-Founder Who Coined Chip Rule, Dies at 94

Gordon Moore, the Intel Corp. co-founder whose theory on computer-chip development became the yardstick for progress in the electronics industry, has died. He was 94.Moore died peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Hawaii on Friday, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation said in a statement.   Source link
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California Faces More Flooding After Strong Pacific Storm
22Mar By Jobber WikiNo Comments
News

California Faces More Flooding After Strong Pacific Storm

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A strong late-season Pacific storm that brought damaging winds and more rain and snow to saturated California was blamed for two deaths and forecasters said additional flooding was possible Wednesday in parts of the state.Tuesday's storm focused most of its energy on central and southern parts of the state, bringing threats of heavy runoff and mountain snowfall. In the north, intense hail was reported in Sacramento, the state capital.Locally heavy rain and snowmelt may cause flooding Wednesday in southern California and central Arizona, the National Weather Service warned.Trees and power lines were reported downed in the San Francisco Bay Area. An Amtrak commuter train carrying 55 passengers struck a downed tree and derailed near the East Bay village of Porta C...
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“Boy Meets World” star Ben Savage is running to take Adam Schiff’s House seat
9Mar By Jobber WikiNo Comments
Entertainment

“Boy Meets World” star Ben Savage is running to take Adam Schiff’s House seat

Ben Savage, the actor who rose to fame as Corey Matthews on the hit '90s ABC sitcom "Boy Meets World," is running for Congress. The actor announced his run on Instagram this week, saying, "Together, we can do better."  "I am a proud Californian, union member and longtime resident of District 30 who comes from a family of unwavering service to our country and community," Savage said in his announcement. "I firmly believe in standing up for what is right, ensuring equality and expanding opportunities for all."  Savage is vying for the California seat currently held by Rep. Adam Schiff, who in January announced he is putting in his own bid for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat in 2024. Feinstein announced in February...
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Tennis-Nakashima Bests Fellow American Isner as Indian Wells Gets Underway
8Mar By Jobber WikiNo Comments
News

Tennis-Nakashima Bests Fellow American Isner as Indian Wells Gets Underway

INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Rising American Brandon Nakashima beat veteran John Isner 7-6(7) 6-3 to set up a second round meeting with Daniil Medvedev in first round action at Indian Wells on Wednesday.Nakashima, 21, saved a set point in the first breaker and stepped up his defense in the second to see off the big-serving Isner before a crowd that included Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his family."Coming to this tournament, it's always super exciting for me," said Nakashima, who made his tour debut at Indian Wells in 2018."Growing up here, close by in San Diego, it's one of the tournaments where I grew up coming here as a little kid, watching all the top pros."So to be able to play here now against another top American on the center court here, is a super s...
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United Airlines Passenger Tried to Stab Flight Attendant, U.S. Prosecutors Say
6Mar By Jobber WikiNo Comments
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United Airlines Passenger Tried to Stab Flight Attendant, U.S. Prosecutors Say

By Nate Raymond and David ShepardsonBOSTON (Reuters) - A United Airlines passenger has been arrested after trying to open an emergency exit door during a flight on Sunday from Los Angeles to Boston and then trying to stab a flight attendant in the neck, U.S. prosecutors said on Monday.Passengers tackled Francisco Severo Torres, 33, after the attempted stabbing and the flight crew helped restrain him prior the plane landing at Boston Logan International Airport, prosecutors said.A judge ordered the Leominster, Massachusetts resident held without bail following an initial court appearance on Monday. Torres is set to have another hearing on Thursday. A court-appointed lawyer for Torres did not respond to a request for comment.Prosecutors said that about 45 minutes before the flight landed ...
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Chipotle to open new restaurant called Farmesa focused on healthy bowls
15Feb By Jobber WikiNo Comments
Business

Chipotle to open new restaurant called Farmesa focused on healthy bowls

Chipotle Mexican Grill is launching a spinoff restaurant, Farmesa, that will serve up customizable bowls focusing on healthier foods, the fast-casual chain announced Wednesday.Farmesa won't have dining room and instead will take orders for takeout or delivery. Chipotle is testing the spinoff in Santa Monica, California, in partnership with "ghost kitchen" company Kitchen United Mix. The restaurant is set to debt later this month with a limited menu and hours ahead of its official opening in March.Customers will be place to order onsite, place pickup orders through Farmesa's test kitchen website or order delivery through apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats. If the concept proves successful, Chipotle plans to expand Farmesa by opening other brick-and-morta...
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Movie producer Dillon Jordan sentenced to 5 years in prison for operating prostitution ring: “The party is over”
9Feb By Jobber WikiNo Comments
Entertainment

Movie producer Dillon Jordan sentenced to 5 years in prison for operating prostitution ring: “The party is over”

A California movie producer was sentenced in New York City to the maximum five years in prison Thursday after he admitted operating a high-end prostitution service for seven years, providing women to wealthy clients for up to $15,000 and organizing sex parties in the U.S. and abroad.Dillon Jordan, of Lake Arrowhead, California, was sentenced in Manhattan. U.S. District Judge John P. Cronan said he would have imposed a longer prison sentence if he had the authority to do so, citing the permanent physical and emotional scars the women sustained.Jordan pleaded guilty to a conspiracy count and five years was the maximum sentence available. Producer Dillon D. Jordan arrives for the special screening of "Skin" at the Arclight in Hollywood on July 11, 2019. ...
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States Americans are moving to — and the states they are ditching
2Feb By Jobber WikiNo Comments
Business

States Americans are moving to — and the states they are ditching

The pandemic sparked a restlessness in American life, with many families opting to move in search of more space or a lower cost of living. That trend continued in 2022, with hundreds of thousands of people uprooting their lives and moving to new states. But some regions are benefitting from an influx of new residents — a trend that can help those areas grow their economies and expand their tax bases — while others are witnessing a net loss of residents. About 25 U.S. states saw more people move within their boundaries last year, while about 25 states lost residents or were relatively flat, according to an analysis of census data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).The states that are gaining residents share a few traits, said Nadia Evangelou, senior economist and dir...
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’24,’ ‘Runaways’ actor Annie Wersching has died at 45
29Jan By Jobber WikiNo Comments
Entertainment

’24,’ ‘Runaways’ actor Annie Wersching has died at 45

Actor Annie Wersching, best known for playing FBI agent Renee Walker in the series “24" and providing the voice for Tess in the video game “The Last of Us,” has died. She was 45. Wersching passed away Sunday morning in Los Angeles following a battle with cancer, her publicist told The Associated Press. The type of cancer was not specified. Neil Druckmann, who created “The Last of Us," wrote on Twitter that “We just lost a beautiful artist and human being. My heart is shattered. Thoughts are with her loved ones.” Just found out my dear friend, Annie Wersching, passed away. We just lost a beautiful artist and human being. My heart is shattered. Thoughts are with her loved ones.There’s a go fund me set up for her family: https://t.co/dhvk6uOvZV — Neil Druckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) January 29...
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